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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/04/1983 9 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR S~SSION Of SEE.TEMBER 2.o_l 1.9_8.3 C.pnt~. ----- - ORDINANCE NO. 1967 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $7,260 FROM THE MEMORIAL FUND AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY I !Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Imislund made la motion that the second reading by considered the third and the ¡third be bY. title only which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Hunt made a motion to adopt. lordinance No. 1967 which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and Ipassed unanimously by roll call vote. I I NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1968 1 , I I I I IMr. Grove read the ordinance by title. He exPlained that the Council has the option to levy up to $1.78 for each $1,000 of assessed value for general purposes and $.25 for Emergency Medical Services. Mr. Abraham indicated that the City has always levied the maximum because of the fact budgets are not approved until December. He explained that a roll back can be made if the total is not needed. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the maximum figures be entered into the ordinance and -the first ¡reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by ¡voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Council- !member Parker made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 196:3 which was ¡seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by roll call :vote. i tProposed Use Hearing for Federal Shared Revenue. Gouncilmember Kenr:la II made a motion to conduct a Proposed Use Hearing for Federal Shared I Revenue on October 18, 1983, which was seconded by Councilmember ¡Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I I ¡ i AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND ADOPTING THE PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR THE YEAR OF 1984. ~I I I I IThere being no further business, Mayor Pro Tem Judy declared the ¡meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M. i ~ro ~~ff~ ¡ATTEST: Icdd~ ADJOURN11ENT I , \1 Th~ City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session thlS 4th day of October, 1983, at 7:30 P.H. in the Cou~cil Chambers lof City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ROLL C}\LL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 4, 1983 Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Cipriöti,Jean I Camfie~d, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy and Mike Kenna. Also present ,were Clty Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove I and Public Works Director Ted Stricklin. Councilmember James Parker arrived later in the meeting. 10 --___~_IBU~~~2~.__~HE REGUJ;JA~_SESSION OF OCTOBER 4, =.983 Cont. ---.-----'-- . - ----- ...-- --- - ---.. --- ---------- --c- -- ---_._-------------j------ MINUTES Councilmember Imislund made a motion to approV¡e 1:he minutes of ,September 20, 1983, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: ¡ I Current Expense $27,069.09 Street 3,254.49 Library 3,021.51 Park 3,682.51 Emergency Medical Services 2¡746.44 Federal Shared Revenue 13,248.59 I Water/Sewer 9,132.77 Ii Equipment Rental 3¡316.33 Firemen's Pension and Relief 1¡596.16 I Payroll 30¡505.98 I Icouncilmember Judy made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti land passed unanimously by voice vote. I I COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a letter dated September 30" 1983, from Lois Flury in support of Conditional Use Permit Application No. 883-01 by William Michel because the property would be :_mproved and the use compatible with the neighborhood. The Council received a budget request dated Octcl>er 3, 1983, from Frank Kilham asking that $300 be appropriated fOJ~ the purchase of water to be used at the Community Garden. I1a~ror Shirley referred this to the Finance Committee. I The Council received on their desks this night a letter dated October 4, 1983, from Bob Carter requesting that the Cit~r change to his fir~ as insurance broker in lieu of American Heritage Corporation out of Enumclaw, Washington who were the low bidders last year because he alleges the City would receive faster service and premium dollars would be channelled back into the community. Mr" Carter was recognized and explained that he would like to represent t~~ City to this Insurance Carrier and that this is common practice within the industry. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to (jrant Mr. Carter's request which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund. Mr. Grove explained that the City contracted with American Heritage Corporation for the entire year of 1983 and this action would change that statû~ immediately. He explained that Mr. McLean specilizes in serving municipal government. Councilmember Camfield as]~ed Mr. Carter how he would feel if someone did this to him. Mr. Carter said he would be mad. After a brief discussion, the motion pa::;sed unanimously by voice vote. I ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Shirley proclaimed October 10th through l7":h as United Good Neighbor Week. COMMITTEE REPORTS r- Fire/Light/Sanitation. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the Council authorize the installatibn of a stre(~t light at the corner of 2nd and Logan Streets whic1;1 was secondl~d by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice I vote. Finance. Mayor Shirley explained that he would Like to meet with a committee of the Council to involve them in the ~)reparation of the budget. Councilmember Imislund aske~ to be involved in the prepara- tion. Because of many of the meetings would be during the day, \Mayor Shirley suggested that Councilmembers who '¥ould be available during the day might assist Councilmember Hunt. Councilmembers i I j I I I 11 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR S~SSI9N OF OCTOBER 4, :l_98..l._f~E:!:.~=--==-c-c~ ~ Imislund and Ciprioti were designated to attend. j : PUBLIC HEARINGS --,-,--- -"- -""" -- ----_u Conditional Use Permit Application No. 883-01 - Swan School. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is n~commending I approval under certain conditions of this request to operate an independent, private school for Kindergarten and First Grade students in the Quimper Grange Building at the corner of Corona and Silver Streets. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. William Michel was recognised and spoke in favor of the application explaining that the Health Department has given provisional approval of this building for the school and they opened on September 19, 1983. He indicated that the Fire Department has inspected and given final approval after some minor changes were made. It was explained that signs and crosswalks were recommended by the Planning Commission but have not been put in yet. Mr. Jim Tavernakis was recoginzed and spoke in favor of the application with the condi,tions-recomme.nded by the Planning Commission. There being no further testimony offered, Mayor. Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Ciprioti made i a motion that the Council find that this application meets the criteria establised in Section 6.08 A, B, C, and D of Ordinance No. 1625 and that the permit be granted for one year, provided I written approval is obtained from the Jefferson County Health I Department and that appropriate traffic signs be placed on both, I Corona Street and Silver Street indicating "Slow, Children At Play" as well as the establishment of crosswalks on both streets which' was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice! vote. Mayor Shirley indicated that he and Mr. Stricklin will work with Mr. Michel on the acquisition of the signs, etc. Street Vacation Application No. 683-04 - Discovery Timber Co. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this application to vacate a portion of 15th Street, Gibbs Street, and Katherine Street, at Discovery Rd. Mayor i Shirley opened the hearing to receive public comments. Mr. Gene I Seton was recognized and spoke in favor of the application indicating that it will limit access to Discovery Road, provide ¡larger building site on the tax rolls, and allow his firm to develop a better street to serve the area. Mr. Jim Tavernakis I was recognized and spoke in favor of the application because of the traffic flow. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the applica-, tion over to the Council for disposition. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Ciprioti asked that this application be tabled until: the next regular meeting to allow the Council as opportunity to see a map of the proposal. OLD BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 83-18 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MONTH-TO-MONTH LEASE OF THE KAH TAl LAGOON PARK BUILDING I IIMr~ Grove. expressed some reservations as to whether the requirement of hours worked in lieu of a portion of the rent will meet with' I the satisfaction from the State Auditor and union. Mr. Abraham . explained that this would be different work than he does as an employee. Councilmember Camfield expressed concern about injury while doing this work not being covered by industrial insurance. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve the Resoluttonc;s.ubjeèt to a favorable response from the union which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. 12 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 4,1983 Cont. ---- --..---.--.--- -------.-- _._----~----------;- I NEW BUSINESS Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application No. 14-83 - Judith Johnson. Mr. Friedman from the Jefferson County Planning Department reported that the staff is recommending approval of this application under certain conditions to allow construction of an asphalt road and underground utilities between Point Hudson and Lincoln Beach. Mayor Shirley opened the meeting to receive public , comment on the proposal. Ms. Judith Johnson was recognized and spoke in favor of the application indicating that she is willing to comply with any conditions the planning staff has recommended. Mr. Alan Carman was recognized and explained that what is being requested could be done by each individual owner without the permit but Ms. Johnson is proposing to do this work in a matter which would comply with City requirements. He explained that more , restrictive covenants than the present zoning have been recorded Ion the property. A discussion ensued about the possibility of I flooding in this area. There being no further testimony, Mayor I Shirley closed the hearing to the audience. He reminded the Counci II that before action can be taken on t.he application, a final declaral~ion on the environmental checklist is required. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that a final declaratibn of non-significance be issue~ on this project which was seconded b¥ Councileffi£er Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council grant the r;ermit under the following conditions which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote: All utilities and appurtenant structures shall be flood proofed to the satisfaction of the Port Townsend Public Works Directcr. Placement and burial shall not be completed until inspected and approved by the Public Works [irector. Utility connections to' future residences shall be located above the ~evel of the 100 year flood elevation, or flood p~oofed in an manner acceptable to the Port Townserid Public Works Director. Residental structures constructed on these lots shall comply with the provisions of the City of Port Townsend Flood Plain Management Ordinance. Shoreline Substant~al Development P~rmit No. 16-83 - Island Savingß and Loan. Mr. Freldman explained that the Shoreline Commission is recommending approval under certain, conditions of the application to allow construction of two additions to their present building at the corner of Gaines and Washing~on Streets with additional parking. Councilmember Kenna made ~ motion to approve the issuance of a permit which was seconded by Cbuncilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. 1. 2. 3. Street Vacation Application No. 683,..01 - Donovan. After a brief explanation from Mr. Grove indicatiþg that the Planning Commission needed to further consider this application, Co~ncilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the application be tabled until the Council receives a recommendation from the Planning ComTIission which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. There being no further business, Mayor Shirley 1eclared the Council recessed to an executive session to! discuss uni~n negòtiations at 9:05 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:35 P.M. ADJOURNEMENT There being no furthèr business, Mayor adjourned at 9:36 P.M. Shirley declared the meetinq¡ ~X:J~ Mayor I .A~~ \ City Clerk I I , I I I I I